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Five Assorted Rare Georgian Toddy Lifters C1820
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Five Assorted Rare Georgian Toddy Lifters C1820

19th century
Sold 8 August 2025 · Exhibit Antiques
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Description

Technical Description

A group of five rare examples of Georgian glass Toddy Lifters dating to the early 19th century.

A Toddy Lifter is used to transpose alcohol from a Serving Rummer or Punch Bowl held in the centre of the table into your glass. You place the toddy lifter into the liquid and let the reservoir at the base fill. Place your finger over the small hole at the top, move over the glass, and release, emptying the contents into the glass.

This Toddy Lifter comes from the Michael Wallis Toddy Lifter collection put together over a 45 year period. To our knowledge, it is the largest and most comprehensive collection that exists with almost 80 different examples in size, cutting, knops and other decoration.

Date & Origin

England, c1820

Condition

Excellent, cracks or restoration, Some very minor residue internally

Dimensions

(From Left to Right of Main Photo)

Height:

18cm

16.7cm

16.5cm

15.8cm

15.5cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated these Georgian Glass Toddy Lifters to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1106304
Dealers Internal Reference
MW2024091001
Description
Technical Description

A group of five rare examples of Georgian glass Toddy Lifters dating to the early 19th century.

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A Toddy Lifter is used to transpose alcohol from a Serving Rummer or Punch Bowl held in the centre of the table into your glass.
Exhibit Antiques

You place the toddy lifter into the liquid and let the reservoir at the base fill. Place your finger over the small hole at the top, move over the glass, and release, emptying the contents into the glass.

fig 1. Five assorted clear glass Georgian toddy lifters of various shapes and cutting styles arranged in a row.
fig 1. Five Assorted Rare Georgian Toddy Lifters C1820

This Toddy Lifter comes from the Michael Wallis Toddy Lifter collection put together over a 45 year period. To our knowledge, it is the largest and most comprehensive collection that exists with almost 80 different examples in size, cutting, knops and other decoration.

Date & Origin

England, c1820

Condition

Excellent, cracks or restoration, Some very minor residue internally

Dimensions

(From Left to Right of Main Photo)

Height:

18cm

16.7cm

16.5cm

15.8cm

15.5cm

Height
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated these Georgian Glass Toddy Lifters to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1106304
Dealers Internal Ref
MW2024091001
Exhibit Antiques
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Archive I Five assorted clear glass Georgian toddy lifters of various shapes and cutting styles arranged in a row. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Five Assorted Rare Georgian Toddy Lifters C1820

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Five assorted clear glass Georgian toddy lifters of various shapes and cutting styles arranged in a row.
Five Assorted Rare Georgian Toddy Lifters c1820
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Five assorted clear glass Georgian toddy lifters of various shapes and cutting styles arranged in a row.
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  • ObjectBarware
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLead Glass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsHand-blown glass, Facet cutting, Globular bulbs, Long necks
  • SizeH 18 cm (7 in)

Toddy lifters, also known as punch pipettes or wine tasters, originated in the late 18th and early 19th centuries during the Georgian era. They were utilised at dining and drawing room tables to transfer punch, toddy, or wine from a large bowl into individual drinking glasses using atmospheric pressure.

These items were traditionally hand-blown from lead crystal or flint glass. Craftsmen often employed techniques such as optical moulding, hand-cutting, and facet-cutting to create decorative patterns and ensure structural durability.

Authentic pieces typically feature characteristics of early glass manufacturing, including pontil marks on the base, minor air bubbles within the glass matrix, uneven wall thickness, and the characteristic greyish-blue hue or heavy weight of period lead glass.

These delicate glass objects can be displayed on a sideboard, within a glass-fronted cabinet, or used as single-stem miniature flower vases. Their reflective surfaces catch natural light effectively, adding a subtle touch of historical refinement to contemporary spaces.

Antique glass should be washed by hand in lukewarm water using a mild, non-abrasive detergent. Avoid sudden temperature changes to prevent thermal shock, and never place them in a dishwasher or submerge them for extended periods.
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